OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT

ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition

February 18, 2012

School of Law

Each law school is required to host the ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition, which was last held at Mason Law in 2001. This year it is our turn to host twelve competing teams  representing Washington & Lee, University of Richmond, UNC, Liberty, Charlotte, Campbell, Regent, N.C. Central University, and Mason. The Trial Advocacy Board is running this competition for us. We hope you can help by volunteering your time.

The ABA requires the competition host school to furnish "attorneys" (qualification is that they have a J.D.) and "counselors" (No J.D., but someone who interacts with people on a daily basis). The minimum number of volunteer judges we need for each of the three rounds is as follows:

• 8:30 a.m. – Noon: 24 attorneys & 12 counselors.
• 1-3 p.m. – 6 attorneys & 3 counselors.
• 3:30-7 p.m. – 2 attorneys & 1 counselor.

Any questions should be directed to the student ABA Client Counseling Competition Chair Kandace Deisher, or the Trial Ad. President Kristen Kanaskie.

First-Year Moot Court Competition

March 24, 2012 – Preliminary Rounds
School of Law, Arlington, Virginia

Here is your chance to be the judge and experience a Moot Court competition from the other side of the bench! Volunteer judges are needed for the law school’s annual First-Year Moot Court Competition. The preliminary rounds take place Saturday, March 24 (morning session 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., afternoon session 1:30-5:30 p.m.); advancing rounds take place Saturday, March 31 (morning session 9-11 a.m., afternoon session 12:30-3 p.m.). Lunch will be provided for all volunteer judges.

In preparation for the competition, the Moot Court Board will send you a packet with the problem, a bench brief, and an outline of the potential arguments for both parties. If you would like to participate as a judge, send an email indicating your preferred day(s) and session(s) to the Moot Court Board at mootctjudges@gmail.com. If you have questions, please contact Kristen Kugel, chief justice, at kristen.kugel@gmail.com.

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2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

◊Innovation and Intellectual Property Conference—The Digital Inventor: How Entrepreneurs Compete on Platforms

Friday, February 24, 2012

School of Law

Arlington, Virginia

The Information Economy Project at George Mason University proudly presents an Innovation and Intellectual Property Conference entitled, "The Digital Inventor: How Entrepreneurs Compete on Platforms," on Friday, February 24, 2012, at George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia.

The assembly line of our knowledge-based economy begins with technology discovery and ends with the moving target of a consumer market. Connectivity is funded and rewarded through exchanges of time, money, and digital goods. The conversation in this conference will identify key priorities in technology policy for innovation, network investment, and content delivery models. Articles will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Law, Economics & Policy. George Mason University School of Law is accessible via Metro's Orange Line (Virginia Square/GMU station).

Reserve your seat via email: iep.gmu@gmail.com or fill out our online form. The conference is approved for 2 Virginia CLE credits; CLE registration will be $50 for GMU Law alumni and government employees, $80 for general registration, and $100 at the door. The agenda is available here.  

◊February Virginia Bar Examination Lunches

February 28 & 29, 2012

Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Norfolk, Virginia

Are you planning to take the Virginia Bar Exam in February?  To help you get a wholesome lunch in the short amount of time available during the bar examination, the law school is providing a complimentary buffet lunch at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel on both days of the bar exam. To learn more and/or RSVP, contact the Alumni Services Office at (703) 993-9862 or lawalum@gmu.edu.

◊Law Review Alumni Reception 

Thursday, March 8, 2012
Arent Fox LLP

Washington, DC

Renew friendships, meet the current editors and members, and learn about the exciting developments at your law review and at the law school. The event takes place from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the offices of Arent Fox, LLP, located at 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, D.C. Questions about the law review or the reception can be directed to Kalynn Hughes, Managing Editor, at kalynnehughes@gmail.com or Dana Fallon, Assistant Director of Alumni Services, at 703-993-9862. RSVP by March 2 to lawalum@gmu.edu or online.

Arent Fox is located near the L Street Metro exit of the Farragut north stop. Parking is available in two garages below the building, with entrances on 18th Street between K & L, and on K Street between Connecticut & 18th. Parking also is available at several nearby hotels and garages, in addition to limited street parking.

◊Military Legal Assistance Issues: Free CLE Opportunity for Attorneys

American Bar Association Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP) and the Virginia State Bar Military Law Section (MLS)

Thursday, March 15, 2012
School of Law

Arlington, Virginia

An educational program for lawyers on: current developments and best practices in consumer litigation; the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and how to recognize violations and protect your clients from abuses; avoiding auto fraud by understanding the basics of how cars are sold and financed, the legal claims that commonly occur, and the steps that can be taken to protect against deceptive practices; a current snapshot of cutting-edge issues for the family law practitioner on the evolving interface between domestic relations and the SCRA; how the Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCMR) function, and the attorney disciplinary process, myths and misconceptions about it; and practical ways to avoid bar complaints.

MCLE accreditation has been requested from every jurisdiction with MCLE requirements. Earn up to six hours of CLE credit, including one hour of Ethics. This program is designed for military attorneys working in legal assistance as well as civilian lawyers whose practices involve military clients or issues. Attendees from all installations in Virginia and elsewhere are welcome.

For a program schedule and information regarding registration and more, click here.

◊Richmond Happy Hour

March 22, 2012

5:30 p.m.

The Tobacco Company

1201 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia

Jennifer Lattimore (class of 2005) and Bryan Haynes (class of 1998) encourage all Richmond area alumni to come out and reconnect with friends or connect with new colleagues. The Richmond area boasts a large number of Mason Law alumni, so don’t miss this great opportunity. The School of Law will provide appetizers with a cash bar in the Victorian Lounge. To RSVP send an email to lawalum@gmu.edu on or before March 19.

◊Intellectual Property Law Society Alumni Reception

March 23, 2012

6-7:30 p.m.

School of Law
Arlington, Virginia

All intellectual property law alumni are invited to join current members of the Intellectual Property Law Society at a reception. Patent, trademark, copyright – whatever your focus, come out and start your weekend with us! Meet your colleagues and find out what is happening at the law school. Click here to RSVP

◊SAVE THE DATE! 15th Annual Judicial & Legislative Reception 

May 23, 2012

School of Law

Arlington, Virginia

Save the date for the next Judicial & Legislative Reception! We look forward to sharing this great event with you. This reception brings together approximately 400 guests, including alumni, judges, and legislators from the D.C. metro area, for a wonderful evening of food, wine, and camaraderie. Details to come.

Visitor Parking:

Founders Hall Garage: Visitor parking is now open. The rates are set at the prevailing rates for all University visitor garages. Currently the rates are $3/hour with a daily maximum of $14 Monday-Friday. After 5 pm on Fridays and all day on Saturday and Sunday, there is a flat daily rate of $7. Payment methods accepted: cash, coin, Visa/Mastercard, and Founders Hall validations.

Truland Building: Metered parking is available on the surface level (located off Kirkwood Road).

GMU Foundation Building (3434 Washington Blvd): Visitor parking is allowed only with advance permission from Parking Services at all times. One may not park in the GMU leased spaces and pay the hourly rate. The hourly rates apply only to the retail business spaces, such as Quiznos.